Japanese Harajuku-inspired metalcore band HANABIE. has released their latest digital single “Life Is Short, O Brave Girl” on several music streaming platforms. The song serves as the main opening theme song for the currently airing Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games TV anime series. Its Japanese title is “Inochi Mijikashi Tai Suru Otome yo!”
A music video for the song was also released on the band’s official YouTube channel.
HANABIE. will be continuing their international touring schedule throughout the summer in South America and Mexico. Their scheduled performances include stops at Anime Friends 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil on July 3, 2026, Teatro Estudio Cavaret in Guadalajara, Mexico on July 7, 2026, and Ford Velodromo, CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico on July 10, 2026. Information on tickets are now available and can be found here.
The Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games anime series began airing in Japan on July 7, 2026. Diomedéa is in charge of the animation production.
Crunchyroll is streaming the anime series in select countries and territories worldwide. It describes the main synopsis as:
Mitsuki Aya has one goal at the elite Kuromi Girls’ Academy: to become a refined young lady like the school’s flawless “White Lily,” Yorue Mio. But her image of Mio shatters when Aya accidentally catches her…playing fighting games?! Turns out, the elegant Mio is actually a hardcore gamer—and she wants to duel Aya! The battle (and their friendship) begins.
Source: press release
